Is it just me or is it getting harder and harder to wright. I already have what I want to put down in my mind just getting on the screen is like pulling teeth.
Well I hope you guys Enjoy this chapter. It took me pulling my hair to get it down. I'm going to try to progress the story faster in the next few chapters be ready guys it might take me some time but I'll get it.
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Aiyaki
Chapter Six
Tenten smiled at Miyuki as he blew baby bubbles with his milk. One thing was for sure, her adoptive siblings where the cutest babes around. Giggling she kissed his stomach before turning to watch Sougi crawling on her blanket.
After Lee left Tenten went about her day as normal, doing her chores at the orphanage, packed herself a lunch and baby bag for the twins, and headed out to the park for some good old sunshine.
Though, she frowned looking up at the sky, it might start raining. Konoha usually had great weather but soon it would be getting to the rain season, it might have come early this year.
Looking back over to Sougi she made sure her sister wasn't going to fall off the playground platform they were picnicking on. Tenten sighed pushing a strand of her hair out of her eyes. She'd need to find something to use to pull it back her hair, it was really starting to get long.
Feeling a tug, Tenten looked back at the babe in her lap who had suddenly grasped a lock of her hair. Sighing she smiled sadly at Sougi letting him play with her fingers as he sucked on his bottle. She missed her family. It was weird being an orphan. Tenten was still getting used to it, and sometimes on her walk home she would see her family's old shop know instead of Higurashi Weapons it was Konoha General Store. She wondered if she would even get the plot back when she came of age.
She doubted it. The bank might have taken possession of it when her parents died. But she didn't remember much about that.
Tenten was at the point in her life where she didn't know what to do. She had Lee, he was a great friend and roommate, and the twins where great to have fun with, but she felt lost.
Because what's a four-year-old to do when all you love was ripped from you. See her parents didn't die from the Kyuubi's attack like Lee's. No, someone she didn't know who, had decided to put a hit on her family and when her parents left the village on a market run one year ago, they never came back. And she was sent to the orphanage.
Tenten didn't like the orphanage. The blatant favoritism was a huge factor. And the bullies. Lee wasn't the only one that got beat up for no reason. Though Lee didn't know it. Tenten made sure to not worry her friend because he already did so much for her and the twins. So, the most she could do was put on a smiling face and take care of the kids after all.
Sometimes when she closed her eyes she could imagine like all of them where almost a family.
Wouldn't that be something. And they'd have a big house and a garden and she could open her families shop again. Tenten sighed before opening her eyes again. It was fun to dream but that was all it ever could be. A dream. Who would ever adopt four children with no relation anyway.
Burping Miyuki she looked back over to Sougi just in time to see the girl crawl over the edge of the platform.
"Sougi!" She screamed in panic rushing over to the edge. There her little sister was giggle gayly at a long blonde haired girl panting heavily. "Gotcha." She said clutching the babe to her frame. Blue eyes met Hazel as she looked up to stare at the other girl.
"Hay." The blonde girl said lamely. "This belong to you?" She asked hitching up the child in her direction. Panic slowly dissipating Tenten took a few deep breaths to calm her heartrate. That scared the living daylights out of her.
"Y-yes! Thank you so much!" She replied bending down to jump off the platform. "I'm Tenten. Thank you so much for Catching Sougi." Tenten said safely landing with Miyuki on the ground.
The girl smiled. "No problem, I happened to be running by and saw her teetering off. No harm done." She replied handing Sougi to Tenten's free arm.
Tenten clutched her sibling to herself in relief. That was way to close. Nodding the blonde girl scanned her eyes around the playground as if she was looking for something.
"You haven't seen a blonde boy, about this tall, spikey hair around, here have you?" She asked with a tightness in her voice.
"Blonde boy, well a kid did run past a while ago but- "Tenten didn't get to finish as the girl interrupted her.
"Did you see which way he went?!" She asked her eyes showing panic.
"Yeah, towards the swing sets. Why do- "Tenten didn't get to finish again as the girl started running in that direction.
"Thank you so much I'll make it up to you someday!" She screamed. It was then that Tenten finally noticed the attire of the girl.
"Wait! You're not wherein any shoes!" She exclaimed in shock. Tenten stared as the blonde streak vanished behind the tree line.
What a weird girl. She didn't even get to thank her properly.
Hugging her siblings to herself she sighed. A drop of rain just hit her nose making her frown. It was best to head back home then. Before the kids got sick.
Gathering up her things Tenten strapped her siblings back in their sling and headed towards the orphanage.
She hoped the girl finds that kid, with the way the weather was turning she hoped it was fast.
Where! Where! Not here! Shit! Nyakao winced as she cut her foot on some sharp rocks. Ignoring the pain, she continued running pulsing chakra in her legs. After getting a general direction from the brunette girl she searched the whole area.
And she still hasn't found him. Nyakao was beyond panicking now. Tears already started falling down her face. Where the fuck was her brother!
Passing some kids Nyakao almost kept going if not for their conversation. Stopping she ranged her ears to hear them better pulsing chakra in them.
"Wow that kid was lame." One of them said. Another one that was tossing a rock up and down replied. "Yeah, He didn't even fight back like Bushy brows. What a crybaby." He said.
"Well least we taught that freak a lesson right!" Another cheered. "Shhh! All of you! Do you want the police to find out!" A woman that was walking with them said.
"Why? Suki-nee-chan. You said that kid was a monster so what's us beating in up have to matter?" The one with the rock said. "Blondie just got what he deserved right. Just like Bushy brows will when we get home. Ready, aim, fire!" He said making a swooshing sound throwing the rock at a tree.
"Just like that kid. Nee-Chan do you think I got him good?" The kid asked the woman. "Yes, you did, I'm sure he learned his lesson. But we never speak of this again alright. It's our secret." She whispered to the boys.
"Kay Suki-Nee-Chan!" They replied before walking out of range.
Nyakao felt like killing them. There was no doubt they were talking about her brother. Seething rage almost consumed her but she couldn't let it. If what they said her brother was attacked by those heathens. He might have run away somewhere he felt safe if they were able to hurt him. Which she hoped didn't because she'd be repaying the favor if she ever met those kids and that Suki-nee-Chan woman. What kind of person sends kids to threw rocks at a child anyway. To her that seemed like the real monster.
She'd kill them later. She needed to find her brother now. Where would he go if he was scared? Somewhere safe. Like home. Looking around she noticed the Chizu forest to her left. Holy fuck she was so stupid.
The sky gave a roar before pelting Nyakao with water. Running into the forest Nyakao pumped chakra in her legs again as she took to the trees.
Where is he?
Jumping around the forest she finally noticed a small clearing a little way off. There! A blonde head of hair.
Jumping down into the clearing Nyakao's heart spread with relief. Naruto's sleeping form was a few yards in front of her. His chest moving up and down as he slept.
Oh god. He was alright. The sheer weight of that fact shuttered in her heart. Tears flowed freely down her face. She took a step forward but stopped. "Nee-san I hate you!" Rang in her mind. He didn't mean those words, right? Did he really hate her? Clutching her shirt Nyakao tried to think of all the times she had to punish Naruto. Was she too harsh. Did keeping him home most of the time make him feel trapped?
Thoughts of doubt spouted up in her mind. More and more she could think of times where Naruto could have gained the notion of hating her.
What did she do? If he hated her would she have to drag him home? For his own good. Good God she didn't want to have to do that. She just wanted to hold her brother and protect him. She loved him and Hanako so much that it even the notion of either of them hating her stabbed her heart in the chest like hot iron sword.
Thunder boomed loudly making the rain get thicker.
Naruto groaned. Nyakao froze. Before she could hide he'd sat up and spotted her.
Blue met blue eyes in a stare off. Nyakao's dripped tears. She took a step towards him. "N-Naruto." She said softly trying not to frighten him.
Naruto's eyes misted over. "Ny-nee-san." He croaked. His voice undid her and before she knew her body moved on its own. Her brother gasped as she hugged him to her body.
Oh, god he was safe. He was safe. She repeated to herself cradling him. "Ny-nee-san!" Naruto cried his own tears falling. "I'm sorry, please don't be mad. I didn't mean it. I didn't mean what I said!" He ranted clutching her kimono.
Nyakao sobbed running her hands through his hair. "Nee-san?" Naruto said staring at his sister. Nyakao clutched him before pulling back to wipe at his eyes.
"Naruto." She kissed his brow placing her forehead on his. "I'm sorry." She said rubbing her rose to his.
"Sorry? Nee-san I should be the one-." Naruto trailed off is face confused. Nyakao shook her head softly humming. "You right. I shouldn't make you stay at home. All I can ask is for forgiveness. You had every right to say what you said." She replied a few tears falling down her cheek.
"Nee-san. Your crying." Naruto said catching her tears. "I'm relieved." Nyakao replied smiling. "Relieved?" He repeated her his eyes watching hers intently. "Yes. I'm happy you're alright."
"But after what I said?" He asked thickly.
Nyakao closed her eyes and shook her head before opening them again. "It doesn't matter. You can hate me all you want. But as long as you're alright. Your safe. Your happy. I couldn't care less." She said placing her hand over his heart. "I made Mama a promise to take care of you and Hanako. But I didn't' promise her I'd love you as much as I do. I didn't promise her I'd worry for you every waking moment. I didn't promise her that I'd go to heaven and hell and back again just to make you happy. You and Hanako mean the world to me. Naruto. So, you can hate me. You can despise me. But I will always love you. I will always protect you. Because you're my little ototo." She finished fat sobs running through her body.
"Ny-nee-san." Naruto said in relief. "I didn't mean it. I don't hate you! I love you! You're the best Nee-san!" He cried hugging her. The siblings clutched each other regardless to the rain against their beings.
After a while a cough interrupted their hug session. Looking behind her Nyakao saw Dog-san with a tear-eyed Hanako clutched to his person.
"Hanako!" Naruto cried standing up out of the mud dragging Nyakao with him.
"Naruto." Hanako cried hiccupping. "You Baka! We've been looking everywhere for you!" She said jumping down from Dog-san. She marched over and clapped Naruto upside the head.
"Ow! What was that for Hanako!" He cried clutching his growing bump. "For worrying me and Nee-san Baka!" She growled before pulling him into a hug.
"Hanako?" Naruto said confused. "Just shut up and take the it." She replied hiccupping. Nyakao shook her head at her siblings.
Looking up at Dog-san she mouthed Thank you. He nodded tilting his head as if to say sorry. Nyakao took it as an apology and moved over to her siblings hugging both to her torso.
"Nee-san!" they cried together. "Oh, I love both of you so much!" She joked tickling them. "Nee-san! No Cheater!" They both yelled laughing.
Life was good.
"Achoo!" Nyakao sneezed and grimaced. "That's what you get for staying out in the rain so long." Dog-san said tending to Nyakao's cut foot with a cotton ball and chopsticks.
"Ow!" She winced pulling her foot back when Dog-san it a tender spot. "Sorry." He replied monotonously dabbing at the wound.
"It's okay." Nyakao replied shivering even with her blanket on her shoulders. "It was worth it though." She continued watching as Dog finished rapping her foot.
"Mmmm. Yes, it was." Dog nodded. "Are you still cold?" He asked not getting up from his kneeling position.
"Yeah a little. But I'll be fine." Nyakao replied smiling softly. Sounds of playful banter was heard throughout the house from the bathroom. Naruto and Hanako no doubt making a mess in their bath.
"You should take a bath as well." Dog-san said standing up. He headed to the closet and pulled out one of Nyakao's thicker blankets to drape over the girl.
"I will after I tuck Naru and Hana to bed." She replied snuggling into the new warmth. Dog came around the couch and sat down on the floor.
"Just make sure your taking care of yourself too. Hokage-sama wouldn't want you to get sick." Dog replied emotionlessly.
Nyakao smiled and gave her silent protector a gleeful look. "It almost sounds like you care." She said offhandedly.
"I do." Dog said his voice thick. "I'm sorry for earlier. If I hadn't spoiled him he wouldn't have-."
Nyakao cut him off. "It's not your fault. I think Naruto's just growing up. It was bound to happen anyway. So, don't beat yourself up over it."
Dog bowed his head wisps of gray hair falling over his mask. "Forgive me." He said softly.
Nyakao sighed and got up off the couch to walk over to him. Kneeling, she lifted his mask up so she could see his face. A second mask covered face met her sight, one brown eye swimming with emotion.
"There is nothing to forgive." She replied her voice soft. Dog stared at his charge before replacing his mask and nodding. He got up and headed for the door.
Nyakao sighed and gave him a sad smile. "Come home when you're ready. Kashi-Nii-San."
Dog-san stopped and tilted his head towards her. "I will one day."
"It's a promise then." Nyakao replied going back to snuggle in her couch.
Lee grunted as he pulled another weed from the mud. That made the last of them. He sighed wiping his brow smearing it with dirt.
The weather had taken a turn for the worse with huge drops of rain pelting his form. The light to Mr. Banja's house turned on and his sliding door opened.
"Lee! Come inside before your soaked. You've done enough for today!" The older man called his cane rattling in the air.
"Coming. Just let me grab the trash and I'll right there!" Lee called back giving his temporary employer thumbs up.
Picking up the bag of weeds Lee hauled it to the compost pile and dumped it. Wiping his hands, he picked up his trash bag and headed back to Mr. Banja's house.
"Lee, you really didn't need to stay so late, I could have finished the rest tomorrow. Your clothes are all soaked." The older man chastised him covering the boy in a towel.
Lee laughed and rubbed his nose free of dirt. "It's fine, Mr. Banja. I like helping out and you promised the genin rate today so I wanted to make sure to get the job done extra good!"
"Extra well." Mr. Banja corrected. "Right, I'll get your pay, stay here and dry yourself off. Wouldn't want you to get sick now would we."
"Kay! Thanks again Mr. Banja! You're really helping me out!" Lee said rubbing himself down with the towel. Mr. Banja waved his hand at the boy and picked up an enclosed envelope and a basket from the hallway table.
"It's more like the other way around son. I'm getting too old to pull out those pesky buggers." Mr. Banja replied hobbling back to the boy.
"Now I packed a little something extra for all your hard work and here's your pay. If you come back tomorrow I'm making fish pie for lunch and need my gutters cleared out. Do as well as you did today and I'll pay you double. You do better work than half the genin in this village anyway." The old man smiled handing over the envelope and basket.
"Yosh! Thanks a lot Mr. Banja! Tenten will love these. Your pork buns are her favorite!" Lee cried his eyes sparkling at the steaming basket.
"Hahahah! I know! You tell your friend she's free to come by anytime. I need to pass on my wife's recipe to someone one of these days! Might as well be her, since she loves them so much." The man chuckled taking the wet towel from Lee to put in the laundry later.
"Sure thing! I'll be here bright and early tomorrow!" Lee said bowing at the man. "Thanks so much for the work!"
"No problem. No problem. You take a bath when you get back home. I don't want my number one employee getting sick alright." Mr. Banja replied patting Lee on the head.
"Yosh! I'll take one right when I get home! Thanks again!" Lee said running out the door into the rain.
"See you tomorrow Lee-kun!" Mr. Banja called waving. He chuckled at the boy's energy and closed the door to his house.
"That boy gets more and more like his father each day." Mr. Banja smiled looking up at the photo of a big browed man and his genin team on the wall.
"Toshiro. You'd be so proud." He said sighing sadly and headed to bed. Now if only he could get up the stairs without hurting his back.
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